1971 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Accent is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 528 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Rover | Hyundai |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Accent |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |